From: ehsjr@verizon.net   
      
   On 2/3/2025 3:05 PM, Liz Tuddenham wrote:   
      
      
      
   >   
   > They are rated for AC only, so most unlikely to be a brush motor (which   
   > might also be too noisy in this application).  If there is no visible   
   > capacitor, it could be an induction-start motor or the capacitor is   
   > hidden in the control box.   
   >   
   > When it starts, is there s "snick!" noise as it reaches running speed?   
   > That would be a centrufugal starting switch throwing out - and when the   
   > motor is switched off,  as it slows down, you might hear the switch go   
   > "Snick! " again as it resets.   
      
   +1   
   Might be an easy repair: Remove bell housing, clean switch contacts.   
   Ed   
      
      
      
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